PERIODIC MAINTENANCE AND ADJUSTMENT6-316EAU23292Checking the wheel bearingsThe front and rear wheel bearings mustbe checked at the intervals specified inthe periodic maintenance and lubrica-tion chart. If there is play in the wheelhub or if the wheel does not turnsmoothly, have a Yamaha dealercheck the wheel bearings.EAU50211BatteryThe battery is located under the riderseat. (See page 3-18.)This model is equipped with a VRLA(Valve Regulated Lead Acid) battery.There is no need to check the electro-lyte or to add distilled water. However,the battery lead connections need tobe checked and, if necessary, tight-ened.WARNINGEWA10761 Electrolyte is poisonous anddangerous since it contains sul-furic acid, which causes severe1. Battery2. Positive battery lead (red)3. Negative battery lead (black)123
